As September begins, ministries around the Province are holding in prayer those who died during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. More than 400 people participated in the annual Father Mychal Judge, OFM, Walk of Remembrance on Sunday, Sept. 7 in New York City. The day began with the rosary and Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Church on …
This Month in Provincial History
Some notable September events around Holy Name Province include: One Year Ago Sept. 2013 — St. Bonaventure University and Siena College expanded their campuses with the addition of new, state-of-the art buildings. Friars blessed the facilities at the beginning of the school year. Sept. 15, 2013 — The “Tailor Shop,” a conference room at St. Bonaventure Church in Paterson, N.J., …
Peru Firehouse Equipment Dedicated to Mychal Judge
LIMA, Peru — Last month, the memory of the New York City Fire Department chaplain who died on Sept. 11 was honored here during a firehouse’s 17th anniversary commemoration. As part of the celebration on April 26 of the founding of Company 120 of the San Juan de Miraflores district, a new apparatus bay and roof were dedicated in memory …
Seasonal Reflection: ‘Take Me Where You Want Me to Go’
As 2014 begins and we look toward events coming in the new year, a friar experienced in a variety of ministry roles describes the challenges involved with change. Richard Mucowski, OFM, offers insights into the reasons behind people’s broad range of attitudes toward transitions and recommends remembering the prayer “Lord, take me where you want me to go.” When many of us …